Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy. Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone’s life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.

Royal Baby Born — Prince William On Paternity Leave

After his little bundle of joy arrived, the new dad is breaking tradition, and embarking on a much-needed paternity leave from his duties as a rescue pilot in the Royal Air Force. The time away from his high-stress job will ensure that he will not only get to bond with his baby, but that he’ll also be a loving helping hand to his wife!

We love that Kate and Will are so modern, and are doing a great job of being hands-on parents. What do YOU think of their statement, HollyMoms? Are you excited for the new parents?